Which statement about Laboratory Cooperatives is true?

• A. They have separate juridical personalities.
• B. They do not have separate juridical personalities and must be affiliated with Guardian Cooperatives.
• C. They are registered with the National Electrification Administration.
• D. They require certificate of public convenience to operate.

Answer: (B)

Laboratory Cooperatives operate as units within a Guardian Cooperative rather than as independent legal entities. They do not have their own separate juridical personality; instead, all legal acts and liabilities flow through the Guardian. Because they rely on the Guardian for their legal status, they must be affiliated with a Guardian Cooperative to ensure proper governance and regulatory oversight. Consequently, they are not independently registered with the National Electrification Administration, and they don’t require a separate certificate of public convenience to operate. This is why the true statement is that they do not have separate juridical personalities and must be affiliated with Guardian Cooperatives.